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Small Electric Pressure Washer for Jetter?

I'm a new member here and have read hours of threads/posts on using a small 'carry type' pressure washer for jetting small lines. Something that works on a 15amp or 20amp circuit with plug converter.

But most posts seem to be one or more years old. At this time the main consensus leaned toward the AP 610 as a favorite machine with tips and hoses from amazingmachinery.com, or cloghog.com.

What I'm wondering is what the current thinking is. What have you had success with? Brand, model, flow/psi, favorite hose/tips. I appreciate your time for specific/detailed help in recommending something.

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I bought a small AR eletric jetter,1500 psi @1.3 gpm.I bought the jetter hose with the nozzle built in,I was actually surprised at how well it works.The key is to make sure the nozzle is the correct one for the power washer,I only use it on 2" and under sink lines.The total cost was $150,well worth the money.

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Thank you Rick. I've read many of your posts these these last few weeks of research.

I do have a gas unit I will be converting as well for summer use. But during the winter it's very cold (and snowy in MN) and I want something small and simple just to do kitchen/laundry lines so I don't have to drag something around in the freezing mess. Yes, 2" max. I understand. And it's mostly 'grease,' food and lint I'm dealing with in these lines.

Are you using the AP 610 at this time? I remember you saying, I think, not to go with a vertical washer.

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I bought a small blue electric power washer 1500 psi @1.3gpm,I got the jetter hose that matches the pump.I am surprised at how well it works.It pulls hard and seems to do a good job,I got it for 2" and under lines up to 20' long.I have a cart gas jetter for longer and larger lines.

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remember that the 4000# is not hitting the pipe at a 90 degree impact. it's more of a steeper angle like 15-45 degrees. while it's true 4000# will cut concrete, it takes time with the proper nozzle and volume to actually do any harm to the pipe.

the 4000 is at the pump and with pressure loss, it could be 3500 or less at the nozzle depending on hose and length.

fortunately with years of jetting and hundreds upon hundreds of videos, i'm not too worried as i've see the good and bad.

jetting is here to stay and more and more companies are doing jetting than before.